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Very Low Vit D
My husband's vitamin d3 has come just 6. What can be the next course of action. He has started taking Vit d3 uprise capsules once a week. Should we go for vit d3 shots?
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✓Uprise D3 60,000 IU,Once weekly for 8 weeks
✓Take after a full-fat meal ,on empty stomach it's not quite effective
✓daily 20–30 min of sun exposure,
Arms + legs exposed
Next Steps
✓Recheck Vitamin D3 after 8–10 weeks
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It's very very low.
Two route of treatment.
Oral,
Uprise d60k once a week for eight weeks followed by one per month for six months a complete therapy by WHO ORAL.
INJECTABLE
INJ CHOLECALCIFEROL D60K ONE PER MONTH FOR THREE MONTHS INTRAMUSCULAR, IN GLUTEAL REASON
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Cholecalciferol 60K per week for 2 months
Daily sun exposure early morning s
Add calcium in diet
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you can continue uprise d3 60000IU once weekly for 8 weeks
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A Vitamin D3 level of 6 ng/mL is severely deficient and can cause fatigue, body aches, muscle pain, low immunity, and bone weakness.
Starting Uprise D3 once weekly is the correct first step.
In most cases, Vitamin D injections are NOT required if oral capsules are taken properly and absorbed well.
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Recommended Course of Action
1. Continue Oral Vitamin D3 (Preferred)
• Uprise D3 60,000 IU once weekly
• Duration: 8 weeks (sometimes up to 12 weeks if very low)
This is effective and safe for most people.
2. Add Daily Maintenance (After Loading Phase)
• After weekly doses, shift to 1,000–2,000 IU daily (or 60,000 IU once monthly)
3. Add Calcium (If Dietary Intake Is Low)
• Through diet or supplements as advised
Next Steps
• Repeat Vitamin D level after 8–12 weeks
• Monitor for symptom improvement (usually within 4–6 weeks)
Health Tips
• Take the capsule after a fatty meal for better absorption
• Sun exposure: 15–20 minutes, 3–4 times/week
• Avoid taking multiple high-dose supplements together
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Yes , feel free to consult me on practo for further management and evaluation.
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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